Summer Intern - Hardware and Mechanical Engineer

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment
  
  

About The Role

As a Hardware and Mechanical Engineering Intern for in-vehicle audio experience in the EPIC team, you work with the design team to help create the future of automotive car audio technology. This role will leverage Harman's brand technology leadership to apply brand-relevant technologies to cars to create world-class automotive audio systems.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical support to internal and/or external staff in the industrialization of functional items in a multi-national environment
• Assist with Mechanic engineering in CAD, specifically CATIA
• Participate in ME part design and fabrication.
• Support concept ideas, brainstorming, and design review process
• Create assembly documents to support installation of prototype parts
• Assist with 3D printing and post-processing of prototype parts
• Assisting in the realization of customer and Harman requirements into practical design.
• Technical support for the industrialization of functional items in a vehicle environment.
• Assist in the product testing and implementation in concept cars
• Work with cross-functional product development teams
• Participates in automotive & technology forums
• Conduct mechanical design of prototype parts in an automotive environment.
  
  

What You Need To Be Successful

• Must have taken courses in Mechanical Engineering
• Must have skills in CAD engineering, CATIA preferred
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be able to confidently interact and present information to senior leaders and executives
• Must work collaboratively with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills in a global team environment
  
  

What Makes You Eligible

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program at an accredited institution having completed your Freshman year or later, taking at least one class in the semester/quarter before participation in the internship program, and returning to school for at least one semester upon completion of the internship program
• Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA
• Be willing to work in an office in Novi, MI
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
• Must provide own housing and transportation to/from work
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Must provide full work availability from May 18, 2026 through August 7, 2026 and be able to work 40 hours per week
  
  

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for hybrid work for positions/tasks that can be performed outside a HARMAN location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
  
  

Pay Transparency

Freshman: $21.00

Sophomore: $23.00

Junior: $25.00

Senior: $27.00

Master: $32.00

Doct: $38.00

Dependent on the internship offered, pay is based on factors, including without limitation, the applicant's level of education and business need.

Benefits

HARMAN is interested in your health and wellbeing and offers benefits designed to support your wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your relationship with HARMAN, and may include paid sick leave and medical benefits.